Research Assistant in Civil Engineering (Fixed term) 20 hours per week

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science is a pioneering Faculty, dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge and opportunities to ensure that all of our students can excel within their chosen discipline. The School of Engineering and Built Environment is a vibrant community that welcomes bright individuals and creative thinkers. The school also has an impressive research portfolio, strong partnerships with industry leaders and first-rate facilities.

We are now looking for a Research Assistant to play a key role in delivering a research project within the department. The project investigates the impact of sediment on flow measurements and weir operation, with a particular focus on identifying and quantifying associated uncertainties to provide initial findings and recommendations for British Standards Institute (BSI). The role will involve conducting laboratory experiments, participating in field visits, conducting interviews, and carrying out desk-based studies to collect, analyse, and interpret data. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for report writing and documenting research findings. In addition, you will support the preparation and delivery of presentations for internal and external audiences, including academic and industry partners. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience and contribute to meaningful projects that advance knowledge and innovation in the field of civil engineering.

You will have a master or PhD degree in Civil Engineering in the field of Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics or Water Resources. Experience conducting laboratory and/or field-based research; strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data quality. This is a 9-month fixed term part-time position, and available from 15 January 2026.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Dr Mawada Abdellatif via email: m.e.abdellatif@ljmu.ac.uk

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. The Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).